Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., appeared confused during a vote on a defense appropriations bill Thursday, prompting a fellow Democratic senator to step in. Feinstein, 90, had been away from Washington, D.C., for shingles and complications from shingles earlier this year, and the bill was passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday. It provides $823 billion in funding for the Department of Defense and other national security programs, and will now move to the full Senate for consideration.
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, recently released a statement about the unexpected death of Hugh, a 38-year-old manatee. A necropsy report revealed that Hugh died from a 14.5-centimeter rip in his colon caused by a sexual encounter with his brother, Buffett. The aquarium staff noted that Hugh and Buffett had engaged in increased mating behavior, and that Hugh began exhibiting a change in behavior on April 29 before passing away shortly thereafter. The aquarium is mourning Hugh's passing and reminding visitors to observe manatees from a distance and to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Alicia Navarro, an 18-year-old from Glendale, Arizona, was reported missing in 2019 and has now been found safe in Montana. She walked into a police station to clear her name off the missing children's list and said "No, no one hurt me" when asked if anyone had hurt her. The Glendale Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance and is asking for anyone with information to contact them.
Trader Joe's is recalling nearly 11,000 cases of its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup due to the presence of insects in the frozen broccoli florets. The recall affects 10,889 cases of the 20-ounce product sold in seven states, and customers are advised to discard it or return it for a full refund. The FDA is also investigating the cause of the contamination and encouraging consumers to report any adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the product.
The Department of Justice has announced an investigation into the Memphis Police Department for alleged discriminatory policing and civil rights violations. This is part of a broader "patterns and practices" review, and the family of Tyre Nichols, who was killed by police earlier this year, has expressed gratitude for the investigation. The DOJ has not provided a timeline for when the investigation will be complete.
Anheuser-Busch announced on Wednesday that it would be laying off 350 employees, mostly from corporate positions, in order to recover from the fallout of a campaign involving a trans influencer. The layoffs will not include frontline staff and will affect less than 2% of the company's 18,000 employees. The company is seeking to recover from the campaign and adjust to the changes, with the effects of the layoffs yet to be seen.
LeBron James and his family have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from around the world after his son, Bronny James, experienced a cardiac arrest earlier this week. LeBron expressed his gratitude in a statement, and shared an update on his son's condition via Twitter. The James family is thankful for the support and hopeful for a positive outcome.
At the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain in an attempt to appease the international community and improve Russia's image in the region. The free grain announcement follows criticism of Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, which has caused a disruption in the global food supply chain. The summit was attended by 21 African leaders, with notable absentees including the leaders of several large African nations.